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[Polyacanthus]

Finally got myself a cheap digital microscope. I have been referring to this species from my yard as pallidefulva. Would you concur based on the mesosomal setae?

 

From https://www.antwiki....a_group_speciescouplet 1:

"Mesosomal dorsum without erect setae or with a small cluster on the mesonotum and/or a few erect hairs elsewhere; gaster shiny with sparse, short appressed pubescence and relative short, sparse, blunt pilosity"

versus

"Mesosomal dorsum with several to many erect setae on pronotum, mesonotum and propodeum; gastral tergite I shiny to dull with appressed pubescence of medium to high density"

Let me know if I need a better view. I appreciate the help!

 

[Mettcollsuss]

I would say F. pallidefulva. Also note the hairs on the gaster, which look too sparse to be any other member of the pallidefulva group.